Police say Scott Martin, 56, was struck and killed when a driver swerved to miss another car and left the road. Fair organizers are remembering Martin as a kind, gentle man and skilled woodworker.
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State says it can’t stop Fryeburg Fair from opening early, fueling tension among fairgoers
An order this month from Maine’s agriculture commissioner concluded the state has no authority to step in.
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Cumberland, Fryeburg fairs argue over shared Saturday in September
The overlapping date – Sept. 27 – is now a matter of contention between the 2 longtime events.
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Cumberland County Fair reflects historic and changing nature of 4-H
Youth involved in the livestock auctions often put money raised toward paying for college. Some 4-H club activities across the country have expanded to include computer coding and handmade fashion shows.
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After losing their leader, Cumberland fair organizers step up in his memory
When Lyle Merrifield died unexpectedly on Sept. 8 – just 2 weeks before the start of the fair’s 152nd season – his fellow organizers were left determined to put on a fair he’d be proud of.
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Make the most of Maine’s fair season before it winds down
Fairs in Farmington, Cumberland, Unity and Fryeburg give you lots of choices for things to do. You might even try visiting two in one day.
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Throwback Photo: A look back at the Cumberland Fair almost 80 years ago
This year’s fair starts on Sept. 22 at the Cumberland Fairgrounds.
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Longtime farmer, president of Cumberland County Fair, dies
Lyle Merrifield passed unexpectedly Sunday, two weeks before the fair opens.
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Cumberland County Fair opens with big crowds
The fair began its 151st year Sunday with a demonstration by the Colby College Woodsmen and the kids pedal tractor pull.
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This year’s Cumberland Fair: Mighty oxen make a return
The 151st annual fair schedule is packed with crowd-pleasing favorites, including the All American Rodeo.